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HOTEL CONTACT FOR JULY SHOW16 Feb 2018, 13:35

Hello everyone, Here is the contact info for our hotel this year. Please open attachment as there will be info for you to use on hotel accommodations. This is for anyone staying the week of our show. The prices are at a discount rate, the accommodations the hotel gives us are very nice.

Hello everyone,I wanted to let everyone know the date for this years show. It is WEDNESDAY JULY 25TH. It will again be at the OnCenter in Syracuse NY. I will be letting everyone know when more details are available. So make sure you put the date in your calendar. I am also getting things set up with the Crowne Plaza for Hotel accommodations. I will let you know as soon as they are ready. We will again block off a number of rooms for you. For vendor questions, please contact Bob Boyce at Pembroke CSD. His contact info is rboyce@pembrokecsd.orgThanks. Jason Johnson

I wanted to let everyone know that at the last Board meeting elections were held for the officers of our Head Mechanics Association. The board meeting took place at Mathews Bus Sales in Dansville, NY on Dec 1st. These are voted on every 2 years.Members present were,Jason Johnson Peter MariniRobert BoyceDavid GilesKevin DattlerKeith Sutliff

Election results are as follows:

President- Jason JohnsonMotion made by Peter Marini, second by Keith Sutliff- all in favor YES

Vice President- Peter MariniMotion made by Robert Boyce, second by Keith Sutliff- all in favor-YES

Secretary- Robert BoyceMotion made by Keith Sutliff, second by David Giles- all in favor-YES

Treasurer- Dan ElderbroomMotion made by Keith Sutliff, second by Kevin Dattler- all in favor-Yes

Please open the attachment I added on the Capital Chapter meeting I was at on Oct 30th. There is a lot of good information that needs to get out to all of the districts. The meeting was with DOT on issues and new things going on.Have a great day and be safe!!Your President Jason Johnson

I wanted to let everyone know I have started to visit the local chapters in the state. First on my list was the Western chapter. They had a great turnout at Joe Basil Chevrolet in Depew, Ny! Bob from Pembroke did an excellent job with the meeting as expected. I had the chance to chat with everyone on several key issues, and it was a great response from all of them. They hit on several topics, such as Electronic DVIR’s, DOT Inspectors new IPODS, Brake certifications, and warranty concerns. Joe Basil Chevrolet put on an excellent presentation on county bids for School districts and helped answer a lot of questions. Hats off to the Western Chapter. I will keep you updated as I will be visiting 2 different chapters in the month of October!

I wanted to take this time and say how awesome it is to see one of our fellow Head Mechanics on the School transportation news magazine. Mr. Marini was under the Garage stars section, and is well deserving of it. It has been a privilege of mine to work with and know him on a personal basis and I guarantee he is most deserving of this recognition. Hats of To Mr. Marini, and if you want to congratulate him, his email is pmarini@fairport.orgIn case you didn't know he is also your VP of NY Head Mechanics Association. He is a wealth of knowledge and a great asset to our organization!!

From Rusty Seastrum at DOT Please read below and open the attachment. Thanks.Jason

It has been brought to my attention that some of the older vehicles covered by the attached recall are now being found with the drive shaft joint component significantly cracked.

Typically it is our procedure to allow the recall process to run its course, however, the older vehicles should have been repaired. Therefore, if components are found as having a significant crack then the vehicle should be placed out-of-service until repaired.

If the component is only showing preliminary signs of cracking on a vehicle with relatively low mileage then the operator should only be advised of the recall and given reasonable time to have the repair done under the recall process.

Class 1- CumminsTopics- Familiarization,after treatment, and Maintenance of all Cummins engines. Including the new single catalyst system on the new engine. They will also be discussing in detail Cummins new perspective on the Bus Market with their engines. They are now devoting a group of people to just the bus market for issues that we are having.

Presenters- Jack Szalka Mike Sarro

Class 2- DOTTopic- A update to all school Districts on new technology DOT inspectors will be using for inspections and answers to general questions you may have during your inspection process